Research Associate, UNLV Center for Research Evaluation and Assessment [R0153996]

Nevada System of Higher Education • Las Vegas, NV

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About The Position

The Research Associate supports the daily operations of the UNLV Center for Research Evaluation and Assessment (CREA) through research, writing, communication, and organizational work. The role plans quantitative and qualitative research projects; designs instruments; collects and analyzes data; and prepares reports and presentations. It also supports research grant writing and administration, client communications and project coordination, mentoring and supervising graduate and undergraduate research assistants, and managing CREA’s office space and supplies. The candidate must be able to communicate project results clearly and without jargon to non-technical audiences.

CREA conducts research, evaluation, assessment, and data-analysis projects for the UNLV College of Education and partners including local organizations, state and national agencies, and higher-education institutions. The position is contingent upon funding. Employment is subject to successful completion of applicable pre-employment background screening.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and/or CHEA; credentials must be obtained before the employment start date.
• 1–3 years of experience working on qualitative and quantitative research projects at the graduate (post-bachelor’s) level.
• Strong writing skills and research-writing experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• 3–5 years of experience working on qualitative and quantitative research projects at the graduate (post-bachelor’s) level.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Plan quantitative and qualitative research projects, design instruments, collect and analyze data, and prepare reports and presentations.
• Support the CREA Faculty Director in drafting research grants and assist with grant administration, compliance, and fulfillment of grant activities.
• Respond to client inquiries and communications, help manage CREA’s portfolio of projects and clients, and support timely progress and fulfillment of client contracts.
• Support recruitment, hiring, scheduling, and training of graduate and undergraduate research assistants; collaborate with research assistants and interns and monitor their progress on project tasks.
• Maintain the organization of CREA’s physical office space and office supplies.
• Write project results clearly and without jargon for non-technical research audiences.

Benefits

• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs.
• No state income tax.
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education schools.
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs.
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts.
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts.
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus.
• Wellness programming at no cost to faculty and staff.
• Opportunities for career advancement to leadership roles.
• Opportunities to connect with colleagues who share interests.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• Comprehensive onboarding program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level